TRVFA is a non- profit organization serving all Arizona Rotary Clubs. The Fund will entertain a Rotary club's request for funding of an applicant who demonstrates financial need for assistance that will help the applicant obtain a job through a non-baccalaurate program. The purpose is to assist "the working poor” with training expenses including books, tools supplies or special protective clothing and their tuition.

The Fund is a corporation and maintains a tax exempt status under IRC 501(c)(3). The funds are generated through Rotarians, their Rotary clubs, Az. corporations/foundations and individuals.

President Bill Ryan presents a check to Jim Patmos from the Chandler Horizon Rotary Club in support of the Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona.

2007 Recipients of the TRVFA

The Chandler Horizon Rotary Club presented a check for $2400 to Summar Casados. The money will go to the East Valley Institute of Technology to pay off her loan for cosmetology classes that were completed by Summar. This will allow her to obtain her certificate and license in order for Summar to seek a job in her field. The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona provides opportunities for candidates who need financial assistance to further their vocational studies.  Applicants who qualify are interviewed and are selected if they meet the criteria.